Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dan468 · 01-27-2010, 09:40 PM

I would like to put a hydraulic clutch in my pick up from an F body, has anyone done this or have any ideas on how we can accomplish this??

Thanks!!!
Dan

**special-K** · 01-27-2010, 10:18 PM

Why?I hate hydraulic clutches.Is there a problem with the original linkage?Didn`t think so.I`ve never had a problem.I`ve had plenty of problems from hydraulic,though.I was looking for a way to change it to good old fool proof linkage.They always put the slave cylinder on the passenger side.

joeelutz · 01-27-2010, 10:23 PM

Yes I did one for a customer in a 70. He was running a 5 speed and we used a Wilwood master hooked to the stock pedal. I had to drill a hole higher than the stock one in the pedal arm to get the correct pedal ratio, but it worked great.

**LockDoc** · 01-27-2010, 10:25 PM

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A couple of people on the board have done it. I have never had one so can't comment on the good/bad ratio...

If you type - hydraulic clutch - into the Google Search box above and tick the 67-72chevytrucks.com circle you will get lots of info on it.

LockDoc

dan468 · 01-27-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by joeelutz

Yes I did one for a customer in a 70. He was running a 5 speed and we used a Wilwood master hooked to the stock pedal. I had to drill a hole higher than the stock one in the pedal arm to get the correct pedal ratio, but it worked great.

I just realized there's a ton of info on the search. Seeing as you've already done one, however, can I contact you if I have any problems? BTW the reason for it is a t56.

Thanks!
Dan

joeelutz · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dan468

I just realized there's a ton of info on the search. Seeing as you've already done one, however, can I contact you if I have any problems? BTW the reason for it is a t56.

Thanks!
Dan

Sure, not a problem. I just put a T56 in a 67 Camaro with hyd clutch and fabbed a custom mount for the master cyl.
Is it ok to post my email address?

msgross · 01-27-2010, 10:49 PM

Musclerodz did it on his last K-20 build... They used an NV4500 as well..

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-27-2010, 11:50 PM

I'm going to be doing one on my Longhorn as well and will post up how it goes once it is in. I don't see what people's problem with hydraulic clutches are? Once they are bled they are nice to operate and easier to operate. Trust me, any of you have any trucks with 4200# pressure plate loads? Push that with the stock type pedal set up.

dan468 · 01-28-2010, 01:11 AM

I think I might go to a hydraulic throwout bearing system

01-27-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? I would like to put a hydraulic clutch in my pick up from an F body, has anyone done this or have any ideas on how we can accomplish this?? Thanks!!! Dan __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699

01-27-2010, 10:18 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? Why?I hate hydraulic clutches.Is there a problem with the original linkage?Didn`t think so.I`ve never had a problem.I`ve had plenty of problems from hydraulic,though.I was looking for a way to change it to good old fool proof linkage.They always put the slave cylinder on the passenger side. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-27-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
joeelutz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Granite Falls, NC Posts: 104	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? Yes I did one for a customer in a 70. He was running a 5 speed and we used a Wilwood master hooked to the stock pedal. I had to drill a hole higher than the stock one in the pedal arm to get the correct pedal ratio, but it worked great.

01-27-2010, 10:25 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? - A couple of people on the board have done it. I have never had one so can't comment on the good/bad ratio... If you type - hydraulic clutch - into the Google Search box above and tick the 67-72chevytrucks.com circle you will get lots of info on it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-27-2010 at 10:28 PM.

01-27-2010, 10:49 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? Musclerodz did it on his last K-20 build... They used an NV4500 as well.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-27-2010, 11:50 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? I'm going to be doing one on my Longhorn as well and will post up how it goes once it is in. I don't see what people's problem with hydraulic clutches are? Once they are bled they are nice to operate and easier to operate. Trust me, any of you have any trucks with 4200# pressure plate loads? Push that with the stock type pedal set up. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-28-2010, 01:11 AM	#9
dan468 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sun City, Arizona Posts: 430	Re: Hydraulic Clutch in 67-72 chevy truck???? I think I might go to a hydraulic throwout bearing system __________________ 68 C-10 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414699



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